COCAINE DRUG OFFENCES

Cocaine

Cocaine is a Schedule I substance in Canada. That means cocaine is listed in the most serious category of drugs. Depending on the offence charged and the quantity of substance, the penalty could include mandatory incarceration.

Crack vs Powder

There are small differences in the severity of punishment between crack cocaine and powdered cocaine. Crack-cocaine is more addictive and the sentences for offences are generally higher than for powdered cocaine.